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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,004.97, 13,508.39 and 5,057.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,004.97, 13,508.39 and 5,057.43 is: 7,586.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,004.97 : 13,508.39 = 5,057.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,004.97/13,508.39 = 5,057.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,004.97x = 13,508.39 × 5,057.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,004.97x = 68,317,711.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,317,711.55/9,004.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,586.67

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